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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-09

DO you know, said Gen. ROSser. the Con
federate cavalry leader, that Gen jackson
had "a number of very remarkable idiosyn-
GRASSES and they We're So peculiar a. 10 CON
vince some people that he WAS insane. But
if We had had more such crazy men in the
Confederate army il would have been better
for
For example. Gen. jackson had an idea
that one side of his body was heavier than
the other Ii was his right side, and he used
to carry weights on his left TO make mp the
difference Once. when he was president Of
the Military institute of Virginia, he went up
to a water cure near OSwego. y. Y, to be
treated for the complaint, and when the
doctor told him it was nothing but imuGina-
ton he became indignant, said he was not "A
child To be humbugged, and started home
He saw end of physicians about il, and
although they all told him the same thing, il
didn't make the slightest difference, and he
went on under the delusion till he died"
"Another thing that was peculiar about
jackson" said Gen. Maury, was his intense
abstraction When he was thinking any
subject nothing could disturb him distract
his thoughts. He sat for hours sometimes,
with his eyes fixed some distant object,
scarcely moving a muscle, absolutely alb
sorbed: and the boys used to say that the old
man was in a trance. He believed in inspira-
ton, and that at these times lie gathered
knowledge and wisdom from ON high. But
his habitual condition WAS abstraction, both
before and during the war. When he walked
his eyes would be straight before him. and he
would not hear any sound that made or
see any object on either side One day while
he was president of the college the students
decided to make a test of the old mans abb
sent -minde'luess, and, getting brick, took it
to a room that looked ont OH the walk where
he usually exercised in the afternoon. Pretty
soon the general came along and the boys
dropped the brick on the pavement directly
in front OF him But he not only did not
dodge but apparently did not notice that
ANYTHING unusual had occurred. He might
have thought n leaf had fallen, if he thought
at all. "-C hicago News.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-09
A West African Work of Art.

Duke Town possesses one public monument
"a somewhat remarkable one. When you
near the wharf of the European trading fac
tory you notice a figure hanging from one Of
the posts that support its ample roof. At the
first glance you might take it for the gibbeted
corpse OF a very badly dressed pirate with an
unnaturally long neck; but closer survey
shows it to he dummy" stuffed with straw
-Africas first attempt at Guy Fawkes. :"
The head is represented by a round wooden
ball, painted black, and surmounted by a
gray felt hat, with a very dirty white cloth
twisted round it by way of a sunshade. A
brass pan forms the shoulders, two small
bells hang from the arms and a third from
the waist, while a flowing drapery Of colored
handkerchiefs makes gallant BIT unsuccess-
full attempt to hide the fact that this statue,
like the fabulous bird Of eastern Legend has
no legs. Considered merely as a work Of art
the figure undoubtedly has its faults. 1t ex-
hibits all the crudeness Of Raphaers early
attempts at painting. A critic who was in
clned to be cruel might even go so far to class
it with the statue of Burns, in Central Park.
But it at least serves a purpose, which is more
than can lie said of many far more civilized
institutions. A large square paper on its
breast keeps in cOuntenance anoth on its
back, and both display the same inscription:
"Notice-Prince Eyambo has owes me four
~ pun's tpuncheons Of palm oil this last four
~ years, and will not pay me Beware of
him."
This contrivance shows a genius for adver-
Using which is . pleasing surprise in -be-
nighted Africa" Whether you approach the
wharf overland or by boat, the evidence Of
Prince Eyambo's iniquities stares you in the
face and whenever a breath Of wind stirs
the figure the bells hung upon it call attention
in ringing language to the fact that even in
this remote corner of the earth there are
princes who have learned enough OF the ways
Of civilized roy alty to abstain from paying
their debts-West Africa Cor New York
Times
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-09
VARIOUS DIETETIC PALACES.
Consult the Patients Stomach i'm Pref.
erence to His Cravings

Consult the Patients Stomach i'm Pref.
erence to His Cravings.
I. That there is any nutriment in beef tea
made from extracts. There is none what
ever.
=. That Selatine is nutritious. IL will not
keep a cal alive. Beef tea and gelatine, how
ever, possess a certain reparatiye power, We
know not what.
3. hat an egg is equal to pound OF meat,
and that every sick person can eat eggs.
Many, especially those of nervous or bilious
temperament, cannot eat them; and to such
eggs are injurious.
4. That because milk is an important arti-
Gle of food, it must be forced upon a patient
Food that a person cannot endure will not
cure
,. That arrowroot i nutritious Ii is
simply starch AMI water, useful a. n restora-
tive, quickly prepared
q. That cheese IL injurious i'll all cases. Ii
is, as a rule, contra indicated, being usually
indigestible; but it IL concentrated nutri-
ment and a waste repairer. and often craved
4 That tine cravings of patient are whirns,
and should he denied. The stomach often
needs Graves for and digests articles not laid
down i'll any dietary. Such are for example.
fruit, pickles, jams, cake. ham or bacon with
fat, cheese, butter and milk
: That an infexible diet may lie marked
out winch snail apply To every case. tholce
OF a given list of articles allowable in "A given
case must be decided by the opinion of the
stomach. The stomach = right and theory
wrong, and the Judgment admits no appeal.
A diet which wouli keep healthy man
healthy might kill a sick man. and "A diet
sufficient to sustain sick man would not
keep a well man alive. Increased quantity
of food especially of liquids, does not mean
increased nutriment, rather decrease, since
the digestion is overtaxed and weakened.
Strive to give the food in as concentrated a
form possible. Consult the patients
stomach in preference To his cravings and if
the stomach rejects n certain article do not
force it.-Journal of Reconstructiyes
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-09

A lady holding responsible position in .
large dry goods house on Chestnut street. in
which she is obliged TO come into business as
sociation with the fashionable ladies Of Phla-
delphia. said it was incomprehensible To her
how they could be 50 incorrect in their speech
and sloven!y in their grammar as compared
with the same class Of ladies in View York
and Boston. In Boston. for instance. il bad
been Ger experience that many Of the sales
girls, through the excellent influences OF .he
public schools OF that city, spoke English with
more simplicity. directnes, and purity ,hzn
not few laaiies in Philadelphia who were
proud of their social distinction and tl.-iy
education Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-09

A well known mining engineer has brought
into notice the successful use of watering the
floors OF deep mines TO allay the dust and
thus prevent explosions. A slight dampness,
such as prevails in shallow mines at all times,
is, IN his words, sufficient to lay the dust
effectively; and the systematic watering Of
deep mines has been introduced at the Llwyn-
fra colliery and at the Standard colliery
The watar can either be brought into the
galleries by tanks or by pipes from q reservoir
above ground. pressure OF fifty pounds to
the square inch is considered sufficient at the
Standard colliery. The wafer not only puri
fiss the air, but robs it Of the infiammable
coal dust which is 50 dangerous q factor in
great explosions. Budget
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-09

Mr.. Pinero. the dramatist, has some pain
full recollections of his utility. days on the
stage. Nothing" he says, could sxcsed -
agony Of standing on the seage, withous
speaking q word, IN the trial sceEs Of H.
Merchant Of Venice which lasssd thirty-ix
minutes. did that for $50 nights Il any
one wants to realize it let him stand, stiu and
silent, in the middle Of his room for Aa6 a
hour. Chicago Times
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-09
Mining Camp Sobrfauets.

In a mining camp sobriquets stitch ~hea
names are long forgotten Catacorners
ketchum was curious one which attached
itself thus: Catty had partner, pious chap
who -lit out" suddenly, why was never known
IF l ketch that sneak he'll get . Bible
cramInci down his throat, catasornerx," Wa
all Catty would say.-Deeroit Free Press
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-09
THE DAILY NEWS.

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Ing. except Monday. anu delivered by carriers
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THE wgEKLY NEWS is AN s-page 5s-eo,umn
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al rae news ot the week. local and general. it
the largest and handsOYnest weekly paper
poblished IL Florida, aud will he mailed post
are free for 81 year. or 80 cents Tor six
mouths. Specimen COPIES free To any address.
ioe al advertisements 70 cents per line Tor
Arst Insertion and 10 cents per line for each ad-
dational Insertion Special notices 10 cents per
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N
All advertising bills become due pro rata
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ilsertssl-
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Address. THE NEWS.
PALArkA. FLORIDA.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-09

facilities Of South Florida, we shall be
happy tn have il succeed, but South
Florida is not ready for Railroad Com
mission or any other experiment that will
tend to neutralize or cripple further rail
road building throughout their borders.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-09
Rhinesfons Diamond.,

Makers of glass pendants for chandelier
find a ready sale for all imperfect and brokea
pieces. They so to the firms engaged in the
manufacture OF Rhinestone diamond
(which no one but the keenest experts can
tell from the genuine gema"-Dstroit Frse
Pres.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-09
New Rif1es for France.

The whole French infantry will will b
provided with new rifles next spring The
cost Of the change win amount to go, 400, 600
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-09

The Swiss government proposc; q Eu<~
chase all tie railways in the country.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-09

Tie frnaus over, said Fosg as he capsized
tie p.fh~r box.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03
Watertown Market.

Corrected weekly by Wn'. Buchhel
Commission Merchant, Third Stree
Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

The Emperor of Japan has been
making tour of the chief cities of his
kingdom.
The palace of the Mikado has been
lighted for some time by electricity,
and the Edison Company has closed
contract to illuminate the city of
Toxic.
The merchants of China are re-
ported to be we'll satisfied with last
years business. Dealers in tea, silk
and white manufacturers have all
made money.-M O.. Times Democrat.
"A tablet commemorating the fact
that Qneen Victoria is of Huguenot
descent, the Queen of George L hav-
ing been the granddaughter of a
French Protestant, has been placed in
the Huguenot chapel In the crypt of
Canterbury Cathedral.
-Viscount de Penaudiere, journal
istic Frenchman, claims to have
papers in his possession in the hand
writing of Napoleon Ill, showing that
the emperor contemplated marrying
the Prince Imperial to an Or'e cans
princess, thus settling the French sue
cession in the same way that the En-
glish concluded the War of the Roses.
Boston Budget.
According to the Diario Romano
it is now precisely 2,641 years since
Mr.. Romulus, G, E., first laid out the
streets and lots of Rome, and the event
is still celebrated in the Eternal City
by the illumination of the Coliseum
and the Forum, and by banquets at
which the memory of the distinguished
citizen is appropriately disposed of in
silence.-M Y. San.
-Markneukirchen, little town in
Saxony, is the place where musical in
struments are made, more especially
violins, to which latter it owes the
name of Saxon Cremona." Its manu-
factures comprise nearly the whole
field of instruments, such as guitars,
flutes, clarionets Tin brass and German
BilYer) accordions, concertinas, zith-
ers, bass-viols, violincellos. -Phtla-
aelpbiG Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03

Last Monday d servant girl named
Bertha Will brought to j. W. Quinn, to
be repaired, a gold medal worth about
thirty-fve dollars. 1t was in the shape
of Maltese cross, and upon one side was
engraved the name, "E. S. Weles," with
a suitable inscription upon the reverse,
leading to the conclusion that the owner
had been connected with Racine College.
Somewhat surprised, Mr.. Quinn asked
here where she got the medal, and was
informed that it was given to her. He
then began to investigate, and his search
resulted in his learning that it was the
property of a son of Bishop Welles, hav-
ing been presented to him while at the
institution named, that it was stolen at
Nashotah, about two years ago, and that
Bertha Will was Il servant there at that
time. Mr.. Welles was teiegraphed to
and the medal was turned over to an Off
cer The girl still claims that it was
presented to her.-Oconom ovoc Free
Press
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03

As to the moons effect on the weather
a correspondent of the Chicago Journal
writes as follows:
"That the moon has an influence on
the weather as on the tides is fact. The
writer lived by the shores of Lough Foyle,
in the north of Ireland, for some years
and had an opportunity of observing this
influence, which is more perceptible dur
ing the summer months. Full tide &C
ours every fourteen days (at change and
fnll moon) and almost invariably during
the incomlng tide clouds and a haziness
gather round the Lough and at times
rain is the result. At other times the
weather clears up during the ebb. 1t
has not yet been satisfactorily explained
why the moon acts on the tide, and that
it should have an effect on the weather
(perhaps through the tide) is not to De
wondered al.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03
LAKE MILLS.

In response to invitation from Mr.. and
Mrs. A. K. Earl, of Aztalan, about one
hundred people, of Lake Mills, Jefferson,
anG the surrounding neighborhood gath
cred at their spacious residence last Fri
day evening for social time. Delicious
refreshments were served during the pro-
cess of the games and music. Later in
the evening dancing was INDUCED in by
those who felt the want Of exercise
About twelve o'clock the guests departed
all agreeing that the occasion had been a
very enjoyable one, and long tc be re-
membered.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Conkey mourn the
loss of their youngest child, aged four
months. is
The Demerit Bros lost valuable col,
last week. They had been offered $500
TOR the animal before it was taken sick.
The G. & N. w. R'y. company are
talking of RUNNING a milk train from
here to Milwaukee.
Mrs. Hitchcock, of Santa Barbara
California, has been visiting her daugh-
ter, Mis-. Jos. Rutherford, Jr., recently.
I. S. Park has accepted a position as
cornetist in the Bethesda Park Orchestra
at Waukesha.
Mrs. Winfield Bishop is visiting friends
at WatertOwn.-Ledder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03
JEFFERSON.

The matter Of organizing a first base
ball nine has been quite seriously con-
templated the past week. A good team
could be easily gotten together.
On Tuesday Marshal Johnson made
another tlip into the country, to the town
of Milford, and arrested Gustave Zeidler
for catching fish on Woolcott Lake on the
18th of June, with fke nets. He was
duly brought before Justice Krebs. plead
guilty, and was fined $40 and costs, in
all $22.54. The fine was paid.
Puerner's Band will 60 into camp the
10Th of August at Beaver Dam with the
Second regiment
The Big Kikapoo Indian Village is in
camp at StoppenSach's grove.
An attempt was made last week to or
ganize a military company here in con-
junction with the one at Watertown.
Doubtless owing to the very warm wealth
er sufficient pumber did not put in an
appearance at the drill.-Bdnner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03
Summer Excursions.

The Chicago and Northwestern Railway has
placed on sale cheap excursion tickets 10 Buffa-
10, Niagara Falls. Chautluqua Lake, Ogdens-
Montreal and Quebec: Concord, Fabyans, North
Conway and Plymouth. n. H., via Boston, Alex
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lin, Belleville, Brockville, Goderich, Coburg,
Guelph, Hamilton, Kingston, London, Ottowa,
Port Hope, Prescott, and Toronto, Ont; Bellows
Falls, Bethel, Brainhe ee, Burlington, Hartford,
Montpelier, Northfeld, Royalton, Rutland, St.
Adams, Springfield, Waterbury, White River
Junction, VT. and other eastern points; also
tickets to Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland, Ore
gon, San Francisco. Los Angeles, San Diego and
many other Points III the West and Northwest.
For rates and full information apply to
CHAS. H. WILDER.
3SwS Ticket Agent G. & n w. R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03

on sketching from nature in water-colors,
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houses. Others not less valuable are on
figure painting, Richardson as an interior
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made stamped leather, and figure sub
jects and portraitsin china painting. The
always piquant ''Note Book" is supple
mented by an unusually interesting crit
ical review of the architecture of Fifth
avenue, and the various minor depart
ments are well filled Price, 35 cents.
Montague Marks, publisher, % Union
square, New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03

Children often need some safe Cathar-
tic and Ionic to avert approaching sick
ness. Simmons Liver Regulator will re-
lieve collie, headache, sick stomach, indi-
gestion, dysentery and the complaints in
cident to childhood.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03
Daer g1eiehbors.
WATERLOO.

The lawn party given Thursday even
ing by Mrs. Geo. Lewellin in honor of
her neices, Misses Ann and Blanche. was
a thoroughly delightful one; there was a
large number of friends of the young
ladies present.
b. A. Hayes, of Gogebic iron fame,
looked over the family homestead here
Saturday morning.
}. ii. Harger has been appointed by
Judge Colonius administrator of the es-
tate of the late H. A. Wedemeyer-
Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03

A deceived women is the lady who
uses cosmetics, face lotions, white lead,
bismuth powders, arsenic, etc, in the be-
lief of enriching and beautifying the
complexion. 1t is but temporary, and
ultimately destroys the skin beyond the
power of nature to restore. Stop it J
Stop it now, aud use only DIR. Harter'
Iron Tonic, which izlparts the vigor and
loveliness of youth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03

The Art Amateur for August contains
an attractive figure study in colors by
Henry Bacon, one in pencil by Carroll
Beckwith, the second of hestriking series
of large classical decorative figures by
Ellen Welby (Pandora), a fine study of
lady's slipper, decorations for cup and
saucer and plaque, applique border of
bryony, a handsome double-page decora-
tive bird design, and page of monograms
in Q. Especially timely articles are those
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03

u y. u f. 4. BARBER.
Physicians and Surgeons. Office, Noack's block
I'd door, corner Main 9nd I'd streets Office
hours frGm S TO II A. NJ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03
FORT ATKINSON.

G. 2. Goodrich, OF Oakland, was in
town Tuesday afternoon looking up un-
dertaker Downing TO 60 out and prepare
for burial the body of VIM. Porter, who
suicided that morning by cutting his
throat with a pocket knife. The deceased
was tamiliarly known as "Billy" Porter
and is said to have been very despondent
since the taking Of his wife to the county
house at Jefferson, at times appearing to
be somewhat demented
Miss Mile Bright left last week for
Lapusb, Washington Ty., where she will
engage in teaching the Indians for a
year.
DIR. l.. E. Rockwell, prominent ply
s!cian of Amenia, n. Y, accompanied by
his wife, were visitors at the Black Hawk
Club House last week. The doctor is a
brother of Mrs Yates Wentworth. He
left Fort Atkinson over thirty years
since.
Vert Winslow, a little son of Mrs Ma
tilda Winslow, while amusing himself
with burning cat-tails saturated with gas
olene went to the can OF the same and
poured the liquid on half-burned cat
tail The gasolene fairly jumped into a
blaze and the flames severely burned the
boy.
The game Saturday between the Greys
and the Cambridge team, was one that
must have satiated the most intense home
partizan. AT the end of the seventh IN
ming the score stood 4S to with far
prospect of the first figures going higher
while the Cambridge team were being
regularly retired without run as often
as they came in. At this point the game
became SO monotonous that the visitors
gave up tired and went to the hotel where
they ate their suppers with considerable
relish Notwithstanding their severe de-
feat. Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-03
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